Zoom Lenses and Maximum Apertures. Some zoom lenses (like the 18–55mm kit lens) have a variable maximum aperture. This means that the largest opening will change depending on the zoom setting. In the example of the 18–55mm zoom, the lens has a maximum aperture of f/3.5 at 18mm and only f/5.6 when the lens is zoomed out to 55mm. <
NIKON D3200 + 28mm f/1.8 @ 28mm, ISO 160, 1/60, f/5.6 Nikon D3200 vs D3100. I won’t go into the detailed comparison between the Nikon D3200 and its predecessor, because the comparison is already provided in my Nikon D3200 vs D3100 article that I wrote a while ago. In summary, aside from the higher megapixel sensor, faster processor, faster
Live View. The D3100 becomes the first entry-level Nikon to feature live view, and in some ways its implementation feels distinctly entry-level too. The lever to enter and exit live view is a nice touch, though, as it's well-placed for operation by your thumb, and on the plus side live view can effectively give you access to two 'missing
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